Tehran does not want war but is ready, Iran FM says


Iran does not want war but is prepared for it, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Thursday, responding to what he described as growing threats from Israel.
“We do not want war, but we are ready for war,” Araghchi told reporters on arrival in Lebanon.
“Our region is facing serious challenges, and the threats that are directed at the region, specifically from Israel, have never been as great as they are today,” he said.
Araghchi said Iran was in contact with countries across the region. “The Islamic Republic is in consultations with all countries in the region, and my trip to Lebanon is taking place at an important time,” he said.
On the possibility of talks with the United States, Araghchi said negotiations could begin under certain conditions. “Whenever the Americans accept that negotiation is different from dictation, talks can begin,” he said.